Cybersecurity
Course Description
Level: Second Level Degree
Degree Class:
LM-66 R - Content in Italian
Sicurezza informatica
Department: INFORMATION ENGINEERING - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Admission: Free
CFUs: 120
Duration: 2 years
Website: https://cysec.unipi.it/
English
Pisa
A general requirement for admission is possession of a three-year degree from the degree classes in Computer Science and Technology (L-31) or Information Engineering (L-8), or equivalent degrees in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/1999. Students holding a three-year degree from another class obtained in Italy, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad, who have acquired at least 54 CFUs, may be admitted if they have the following:
at least 36 CFUs in ING-INF/01, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/05, INF/01
at least 18 CFUs in MAT/, FIS/
The Board of the degree course will assess the adequacy of credits obtained by students with a foreign qualification. Furthermore, it will verify the adequacy of personal preparation for all students according to procedures defined in the academic regulations. Proficient knowledge of English at least at level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is also required. The possession of such requirement can be certified by students at the time of enrolment or, if no certification is available, it will be verified during the curriculum review when assessing the student’s personal preparation. A general requirement for admission is possession of a three-year degree from the degree classes in Computer Science and Technology (L-31) or Information Engineering (L-8), or equivalent degrees in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/1999. Students holding a three-year degree from another class obtained in Italy, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad, who have acquired at least 54 CFUs, may be admitted as follows: - at least 36 CFUs in ING-INF/01, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/05, INF/01 - at least 18 CFUs in MAT/, FIS/
The Board of the degree course will assess the adequacy of credits obtained by students with a foreign qualification and will verify the adequacy of personal preparation in an individual interview.
Proficient knowledge of English at least at level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is also required. The possession of such requirement can be certified by students at the time of enrolment or, if no certification is available, it will be verified during the curriculum review when assessing the student’s personal preparation.
The adequacy of personal preparation, particularly in the fundamentals of information science and technology and the English language, is assessed through the evaluation of the educational curriculum, and through a test on specific topics.
A general requirement for admission is possession of a three-year degree from the degree classes in Computer Science and Technology (L-31) or Information Engineering (L-8), or equivalent degrees in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/1999. Students holding a three-year degree from another class obtained in Italy, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad, who have acquired at least 54 CFUs, may be admitted if they have the following:
at least 36 CFUs in ING-INF/01, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/05, INF/01
at least 18 CFUs in MAT/, FIS/
The Board of the degree course will assess the adequacy of credits obtained by students with a foreign qualification. Furthermore, it will verify the adequacy of personal preparation for all students according to procedures defined in the academic regulations. Proficient knowledge of English at least at level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is also required. The possession of such requirement can be certified by students at the time of enrolment or, if no certification is available, it will be verified during the curriculum review when assessing the student’s personal preparation. A general requirement for admission is possession of a three-year degree from the degree classes in Computer Science and Technology (L-31) or Information Engineering (L-8), or equivalent degrees in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/1999. Students holding a three-year degree from another class obtained in Italy, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad, who have acquired at least 54 CFUs, may be admitted as follows: - at least 36 CFUs in ING-INF/01, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/05, INF/01 - at least 18 CFUs in MAT/, FIS/
The Board of the degree course will assess the adequacy of credits obtained by students with a foreign qualification and will verify the adequacy of personal preparation in an individual interview.
Proficient knowledge of English at least at level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is also required. The possession of such requirement can be certified by students at the time of enrolment or, if no certification is available, it will be verified during the curriculum review when assessing the student’s personal preparation.
The adequacy of personal preparation, particularly in the fundamentals of information science and technology and the English language, is assessed through the evaluation of the educational curriculum, and through a test on specific topics.
Course Evaluations
Contacts
Presidente del Corso di Laurea
Stefano Chessa
Email: stefano.chessa@unipi.it
Referente didattico
Barbara Conte
Tel. (+39) 050 2217642
Email: barbara.conte@unipi.it
Unità Didattica del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Informazione: https://www.dii.unipi.it/didattica
Orario di ricevimento: Previo appuntamento telefonico (+39) 050 2217642/633 o via e-mail: didattica@dii.unipi.it
Study Plan
For students enrolled in the academic year 2025/2026
Required
- Organizational sciences and information and technology law (12 CFU) - Primo ciclo semestrale
- Data and system security (9 CFU) - Primo ciclo semestrale
- Language-based technology for security (9 CFU) - Secondo ciclo semestrale
- Foundations of cybersecurity (9 CFU) - Secondo ciclo semestrale
- Hardware and embedded security (9 CFU) - Secondo ciclo semestrale
Gruppo a - insegnamenti affini 1 anno (12 CFU)
- Systems and languages for informatics (12 CFU) - Primo ciclo semestrale
- Electronics and communication technologies (12 CFU) - Primo ciclo semestrale
Required
- Final examination (24 CFU)
- Artificial intelligence for cybersecurity (6 CFU)
Gruppo b (18 CFU)
- Software engineering (9 CFU)
- Dependable and secure systems (9 CFU)
- System and network hacking (9 CFU)
- Network security (9 CFU)
Esami a scelta libera degli studenti (12 CFU)
- Biometric systems (6 CFU)
- Electromagnetic security (6 CFU)
Career opportunities
Enrolment
To enrol, you must hold:
- a university degree recognised as suitable under current legislation
- the curricular requirements specified in the regulations of the degree courses
- adequate personal preparation, assessed according to the procedures defined in the regulations of the degree course.
Pre-registration for the academic year 2026/2027